Requesting a University Transcript

Brief Overview

Click here to download the Transcript Request Form.

Please review the section entitled "Transcript Fees" below for information pertaining the costs associated with various transactions. Please do not send payment. A bill will be sent to you.

Please review the section entitled "Processing and Payment Details" below for information pertaining to where and how to send your transcript.

  • Official Signature: Per FERPA rules and regulations, we require an official signature prior to processing any request for sensitive information. Therefore, if you submit a Transcript Request Form without a signature, it will not be processed.
  • Payment Method(s): Please do not send in cash or check with your Transcript Request. Instead, please wait until you have received a bill from the Office of Business Operations before sending your payment. Please note, this will not delay the delivery of your transcript. If you are a current student, you will have a charge added to your U-Bill, which can viewed through Student Center within MyUNIverse.

Debit/credit cards are not accepted at this time.

Transcript Processing Overview

Transcripts must be requested by the current/former student. However, if a transcript is going directly to a college or university for admission purposes, the request can be made by a parent or spouse.

All transcripts that are sent to an institution, etc. are official, bear the Registrar's signature, and are printed on secure paper. It is important to note that not all institutions will accept transcripts that have been in the student's possession. If this is the case, be sure to note in the "Special Instructions" section that you want the transcript(s) sent directly to the institution.

Transcripts that are instant pick- up from our office OR sent directly to the student will be stamped "ISSUED TO STUDENT."  Some recipients may not accept transcripts with this stamp so it is recommended that you contact them and ask the recipient of their policy.

 

Transcripts or certificates will not be released until all delinquent accounts have been paid.

Notarized and Apostilled Transcripts

Some foreign countries may require special treatment of University documents. A notarized transcript is an official transcript that has been authenticated and notarized. The Office of the Registrar will provide - upon written request in the "Special Instructions" section of the Transcript Request Form - a notarized, authenticated transcript free of charge.

International institutions and organizations may also require an apostille. The Office of the Registrar is unable to apostille documents. Special arrangements for this must be made by the individual requesting the transcript with the Office of the Secretary of State.

Transcript Fees

U.S. Mail $17.00
Instant Pick-Up (Walk-In Only) $22.00 (Stamped ISSUED TO STUDENT)
Fax Delivery $24.00 (we will also send one via U.S. mail)
Express Domestic $40.00 (the first transcript is $40.00; additional transcripts to the same address are $20.00)
Express International $50.00 (the first transcript is $50.00; additional transcripts to the same address are $20.00); please allow one week for delivery.

Processing and Payment Details

In Person

University of Northern Iowa
Office of the Registrar
115 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls, IA  50614-0006

In order to complete the Transcript Request Form in the office, a picture I.D. is required. If another individual is picking up a transcript on your behalf, you must supply them with a note that includes your release statement and signature.

*** Requests for instant pick-up (walk-in only) transcripts by students from our office will be stamped "Issued to Student" and may or may not be considered official by the Recipient. Please verify with them in advance what their policy is in regards to our policy.

FAX

Completed Transcript Request Forms can be faxed to the Office of the Registrar at (319) 273-6792.

E-Mail

You may scan and e-mail the completed (including signature) Transcript Request Form to our office at Registrar@uni.edu

Mail

If you are mailing a Transcript Request Form to our office, please send it to the following address:

University of Northern Iowa
Office of the Registrar
C/O Transcripts
115 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls, IA  50614-0006

If You Are Unable to Download the Transcript Request Form

Create your own transcript request by writing or typing the following information:

  • Name (First, Middle, Last, Maiden)
  • Student Number (If You Remember It)
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Phone Number (Including Area Code)
  • Current Address
  • Billing Address (If Different From Your Current Address)
  • Name and Address Where Transcripts Should be Sent
  • Quantity of Transcripts that Should be Sent
  • Your Official Signature

Once you have created your own transcript request, you will need to either hand-deliver, mail, fax, or scan and e-mail (Registrar@uni.edu) it to our office.